Description
Phocas (602 – 610 AD). AE Decanummium, Carthage mint. D N FOCAS PERP AVC; crowned bust of Phocas facing wearing consular robes / large X between N – M, pellet above and beneath each, cross above, star below.
Phocas; AE Decanummium, Carthage
50,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,58 |
| Grade: | F/VF |
| Attribution: | SBCV 690; DO 118 |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces, sharp reverse |
Historical Context
In 608 AD the Exarchate of Africa with the seat of power in Carthage revolted against the emperor Phocas - probably lesse a revenge for deposing former emperor Maurice Tiberius but rather cold political move taking advantage of the war with the Persians.
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